Quote by Rita Mae Brown, Speech, August 2

No government has the right to tell its citizens when or whom to love. The only queer people are those who don't love anybody.

No government has the right to tell its citizens when or who

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and personal autonomy in matters of love. It suggests that governments should not interfere or dictate whom citizens can love or when they can express their love. The quote also challenges the notion that being queer is limited to one's sexual orientation, instead defining it as a lack of love. Therefore, it argues that anyone who does not love anyone could be considered "queer". Overall, it advocates for a society that respects and values diverse expressions of love.

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By Rita Mae Brown, Speech, August 2

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